18 FEBRUARY 1966, Page 7

Flights of Fancy?

'British Aircraft Corporation's order book stands at more than £350m.. of which £140m.- 40 per cent—is for export.'

—The Times. February 9, 1966.

'Export sales by British Aircraft Corporation . today total £150,000,000 and represent one- half of the Corporation's present commitments.' —Advertisement in The Times, February 9, 1966.

NIGEL LAWSON